Which of the following nucleophiles will show minimum reactivity towards $S_N2$ reaction:

  • A
    $Me_3C-O^{\ominus}$
  • B
    $Me-O^{\ominus}$
  • C
    Cyclopentoxide ion $(C_5H_9O^{\ominus})$
  • D
    $Me_2CH-O^{\ominus}$

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